San Nicolas Travel Guide
Cebu City
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Popular places to visit
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Things to do
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Day Tour from Cebu City
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour
Top hotels in San Nicolas
Fili Hotel Cebu
"Excellent buffet breakfast. Clean room. Helpful and cheerful staff. Casino has plenty of options to play & smoking is restricted to designated rooms only in the casino."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"Great for couples or families with small or pre-teen aged children"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"Room a bit old and not well maintained. The Room that we stayed in has a smell."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"Excellent property will come again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
"Great hotel especially at that price point. I found a new favorite place to stay when going to Cebu!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
"The breakfast buffet was very nice. Eggs to order ( the house scrambled eggs were far too runny and undercooked). I found it wierd that when I asked for salt and pepper, both were given to me in small bowls. I am sure the resort can afford salt and pepper shakers. The in house restaurants had great ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Nicolas
Pasil
While Pasil isn't home to many top sights, Colon Street and Magellan's Cross are some notable places to visit nearby.
Calamba
While there might not be top attractions in Calamba, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Taboan Public Market.
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SM City Cebu and Mango Square.
Mambaling
If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.
